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DE2633270A1 - LED circuit for vehicle rear light - operates with anti-parallel array of two diodes to reduce losses with AC generator - Google Patents

LED circuit for vehicle rear light - operates with anti-parallel array of two diodes to reduce losses with AC generator

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DE2633270A1
DE2633270A1 DE19762633270 DE2633270A DE2633270A1 DE 2633270 A1 DE2633270 A1 DE 2633270A1 DE 19762633270 DE19762633270 DE 19762633270 DE 2633270 A DE2633270 A DE 2633270A DE 2633270 A1 DE2633270 A1 DE 2633270A1
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Gerhard Krause
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Siemens Corp
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/01Electric circuits

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  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
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Abstract

The rear light of the vehicle is provided by two LED assemblies connected in antiparallel and set in series with the dynamo (G). A small value series resistance (Rv) is all that is required to protect the diodes and to ensure adequate light output without large losses. The system is suited to bicycles as well as other vehicles with the diodes mounted as part of the lens covering of the rear reflectors, so that they are electrically isolated from the vehicle frame.

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Schaltungsanordnung zum Betrieb wenigstens einer LeuchtdiodeCircuit arrangement for operating at least one light-emitting diode

als Fahrzeug-Rücklicht Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schaltungsanordnung zum Betrieb wenigstens einer Leuchtdiode als Fahrzeug-, insbesondere Fahrrad-Rücklicht.as a vehicle rear light The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for operating at least one light-emitting diode as a vehicle, in particular bicycle rear light.

Die derzeit erreichte Helligkeit der roten Leucht- oder Lumineszenzdioden ermöglicht deren Einsatz als Rücklichter für Fahrräder, Krafträder und allgemein Fahrzeuge.The currently achieved brightness of the red light emitting diodes or luminescent diodes enables their use as taillights for bicycles, motorcycles and in general Vehicles.

Der Anschluß einer Leuchtdiode über einen Vorwiderstand an die Stromquelle, insbesondere einen Fahrrad-Dynamo, ist ungünstig, da im Vorwiderstand Rv der größte Teil der Energie als Verlustleistung verbraucht wird. Diese Verlustleistung ist bei einem Fahrrad größer als 2,0 W. Wegen der notwendigen Lichtstärke ist eine Stromstärke von etwa 400 mA und damit ein bezüglich der Leistung verhältnismäßig großer Vorwiderstand erforderlich. Außerdem ist bei ausreichepder Lichtstärke ein Fahrrad-Dynamo nicht in der Lage, überhaupt die erforderliche Energie zu liefern.The connection of a light emitting diode via a series resistor to the power source, especially a bicycle dynamo, is unfavorable because the series resistor Rv is the largest Part of the energy is consumed as power loss. This power dissipation is on a bicycle greater than 2.0 W. Because of the necessary light intensity, an amperage is of about 400 mA and thus a relatively large series resistor in terms of power necessary. In addition, if the light intensity is sufficient, a bicycle dynamo is not able to deliver the required energy at all.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Schaltungsanordnung anzugeben, die einen Betrieb wenigstens einer Leuchtdiode als Fahrzeug-Rücklicht mit möglichst geringer Verlustleistung ermöglicht.It is therefore the object of the invention to specify a circuit arrangement, the one operation of at least one light emitting diode as a vehicle rear light with possible low power dissipation.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Leuchtdiode antiparallel zu einer weiteren Diode liegt, und daß die Parallelschaltung aus der Leuchtdiode und der weiteren Diode über einen Vorwiderstand mit der Stromquelle verbunden ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that the light-emitting diode is antiparallel to another diode, and that the parallel connection from the Light-emitting diode and the further diode via a series resistor with the power source connected is.

Es ist vorteilhaft, daß die weitere Diode eine Leuchtdiode ist.It is advantageous that the further diode is a light-emitting diode.

Dadurch wird eine Steigerung der Licht stärke erzielt.This increases the light intensity.

Schließlich besteht noch eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung darin, daß der Vorwiderstand der Glühdraht einer Lampe ist. Dadurch kann der Vorwiderstand zum Beispiel aus dem Glühdraht der Vorderlampe eines Fahrrades bestehen.Finally, there is another development of the invention that the series resistor is the filament of a lamp. This allows the series resistor consist for example of the filament of the front lamp of a bicycle.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung an Hand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen: Fig. 1 ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, und Fig. 2 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. 1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 shows a second Embodiment of the invention.

Ein Fahrrad-Dynamo G betreibt beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 zwei antiparallel geschaltete Leuchtdioden LED. In Reihe zu dieser Antiparallelschaltung liegt als Vorwiderstand Rv das Glühlämpchen der vorderen Beleuchtung des Fahrrades.A bicycle dynamo G operates in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 two anti-parallel connected light-emitting diodes LED. In series with this anti-parallel connection The light bulb of the front lighting of the bicycle is located as a series resistor Rv.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 2 ist eine der antiparallel geschalteten Leuchtdioden LED durch eine antiparallel geschaltete Siliciumdiode D ersetzt. Das Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 2 ist etwas lichtschwächer, aber dafür weniger aufwendig, da hier die Antiparallelschaltung auf einem gemeinsamen Kühlblech realisierbar ist. Ein weiterer Vorteil der Reihenschaltung mit dem Vorwiderstand Rv ist neben der Vermeidung unnötiger Verlustleistung die nichtlineare Kennlinie der in Reihe geschalteten Glühlampe, wogegen eine LED bekanntlich eine lineare Kennlinie hat. Hierdurch wird auch bei langsamer Fahrt des Fahrrades eine relativ große Lichtstärke erzeugt, ohne daß bei großer Geschwindigkeit das Bauelement überlastet wird. Durch die Reihenschaltung wird auch eine einfache Kontrolle des Rücklichtes ausgeübt.In the embodiment of FIG. 2, one of the anti-parallel connected Light-emitting diodes LED replaced by a silicon diode D connected in anti-parallel. That The embodiment of Fig. 2 is somewhat weaker, but less expensive, because here the anti-parallel connection can be realized on a common cooling plate. Another advantage of the series connection with the series resistor Rv is in addition to the Avoid unnecessary power loss the non-linear characteristic of the series-connected Incandescent lamp, whereas an LED is known to have a linear characteristic. This will generated a relatively high light intensity even when the bicycle is driving slowly, without that at high speed the component is overloaded. Through the series connection a simple control of the rear light is also carried out.

Vorzugsweise werden die Leuchtdioden als Einheit vergossen und mit einem klaren Fenster aus einem nicht eingefärbten Kunststoff versehen, umgeben vom übrigen rotgefärbten Kunststoff eines Rücklichtes. Die Einheit selbst wird vom Fahrzeugrahmen isoliert, was auf einfache Weise durchzuführen ist.The light-emitting diodes are preferably cast as a unit and with a clear window made of a non-colored plastic, surrounded by the remaining red-colored plastic of a taillight. The unit itself is from the vehicle frame isolates what is easy to do.

3 Patent ansprüche 2 Figuren3 claims 2 figures

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P a t e n t a n s p r U c h e Ö Schaltungsanordnung zum Betrieb wenigstens einer Leuchtdiode als Fahrzeug-, insbesondere Fahrrad-Rücklicht, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , dats die Leuchtdiode (LED) antiparallel zu einer weiteren Diode (LED, D) liegt, und daß die Parallelschaltung aus der Leuchtdiode (LED) und der weiteren Diode (LED, D) über einen Vorwiderstand (Rv) mit der Stromquelle (G) verbunden ist. P a t e n t a n s p r U c h e Ö Circuit arrangement for operation at least a light emitting diode as a vehicle, in particular bicycle rear light, d a d u r c h g e k e n n n z e i c h n e t, dats the light-emitting diode (LED) antiparallel to another Diode (LED, D) is, and that the parallel connection of the light emitting diode (LED) and the other diode (LED, D) via a series resistor (Rv) with the power source (G) connected is. 2. Schaltungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die weitere Diode (LED, D) eine Leuchtdiode ist. 2. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1, d a d u r c h g e -k e n It is indicated that the further diode (LED, D) is a light-emitting diode. 3. Schaltungsanordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß der Vorwiderstand (Rv) der Glühdraht einer Lampe ist. 3. Circuit arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, d a d u r c h g e It is not shown that the series resistor (Rv) is the filament of a lamp.
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EP0026950A1 (en) * 1979-10-05 1981-04-15 Pierre Frans Vergonet Electronic rear-light for bicycle or moped
DE3230975A1 (en) * 1982-08-20 1984-02-23 Robert Bosch Gmbh, 7000 Stuttgart MOTOR VEHICLE LAMP MADE OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES OR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE CHIPS
DE4129094A1 (en) * 1991-09-02 1993-03-04 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Signal lamp with extended light guides for motor vehicle - emits light from grouped multi-prismatic surfaces of parallel light guides into which light is coupled from LEDs
DE4128995A1 (en) * 1991-08-31 1993-03-04 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Signal lamp with Fresnel lens for motor vehicle - is composed of equal numbers of light-emitting diodes and collector lenses with parabolically bounded faces
DE4324779A1 (en) * 1993-07-23 1994-03-03 Personen Und Werkschutz Gmbh I Signal display indicating malfunction of bicycle's lamps - has green LED electrically in series with rear lamp and mounted on headlamp casing
EP0942407A1 (en) * 1997-02-17 1999-09-15 Seiko Epson Corporation Current-driven emissive display device, method for driving the same, and method for manufacturing the same
EP1555195A1 (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-20 Shimano Inc. Bicycle lighting device
JP2007052445A (en) * 1997-02-17 2007-03-01 Seiko Epson Corp Display device and driving method of display device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0026950A1 (en) * 1979-10-05 1981-04-15 Pierre Frans Vergonet Electronic rear-light for bicycle or moped
DE3230975A1 (en) * 1982-08-20 1984-02-23 Robert Bosch Gmbh, 7000 Stuttgart MOTOR VEHICLE LAMP MADE OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES OR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE CHIPS
DE4128995A1 (en) * 1991-08-31 1993-03-04 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Signal lamp with Fresnel lens for motor vehicle - is composed of equal numbers of light-emitting diodes and collector lenses with parabolically bounded faces
DE4128995C2 (en) * 1991-08-31 1999-07-29 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Signal light for motor vehicles
DE4129094B4 (en) * 1991-09-02 2005-08-25 Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co. Signal light with LEDs as a light source for motor vehicles and their use for different signal light functions
DE4129094A1 (en) * 1991-09-02 1993-03-04 Hella Kg Hueck & Co Signal lamp with extended light guides for motor vehicle - emits light from grouped multi-prismatic surfaces of parallel light guides into which light is coupled from LEDs
DE4324779A1 (en) * 1993-07-23 1994-03-03 Personen Und Werkschutz Gmbh I Signal display indicating malfunction of bicycle's lamps - has green LED electrically in series with rear lamp and mounted on headlamp casing
EP0942407A1 (en) * 1997-02-17 1999-09-15 Seiko Epson Corporation Current-driven emissive display device, method for driving the same, and method for manufacturing the same
US6529178B1 (en) 1997-02-17 2003-03-04 Seiko Epson Corporation Current-driven emissive display device, method for driving the same, and method for manufacturing the same
US6900785B2 (en) 1997-02-17 2005-05-31 Seiko Epson Corporation Current driving type emissive display apparatus, method for driving the same and method for producing the same
EP0942407A4 (en) * 1997-02-17 2002-10-30 Seiko Epson Corp CURRENT-DRIVEN EMISSIBLE DISPLAY, METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD
JP2007052445A (en) * 1997-02-17 2007-03-01 Seiko Epson Corp Display device and driving method of display device
JP4518057B2 (en) * 1997-02-17 2010-08-04 セイコーエプソン株式会社 Display device
EP1555195A1 (en) * 2004-01-16 2005-07-20 Shimano Inc. Bicycle lighting device
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